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The Effects of Marriage on Health: A Synthesis of Recent Research Evidence (Issue Brief)

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  • Robert G. Wood
  • Brian Goesling
  • Sarah Avellar

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This brief summarizes the findings of a synthesis of the literature on the effects of marital status on health outcomes in the U.S.

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  • Robert G. Wood & Brian Goesling & Sarah Avellar, "undated". "The Effects of Marriage on Health: A Synthesis of Recent Research Evidence (Issue Brief)," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 2685fc6f3f9a4fbd9e672e524, Mathematica Policy Research.
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